Times Of Swaziland: TEACHERS DAY: SNAT LOSES ROUTE CASE AGAINST COUNCIL

TEACHERS DAY: SNAT LOSES ROUTE CASE AGAINST COUNCIL
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Sibusiso Zwane on 25/10/2024 09:10:00


MANZINI - The Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) lost the route
case against the Municipal Council of Manzini.
The teachers association, which wants to host a sensitisation march for its
World Teachers Day commemoration today, ran to court after the municipality did
not approve its proposed route and gave it an alternative one. Initially, SNAT
had proposed that the starting point for the march should be King Somhlolo Park
and cross Nkoseluhlaza Street at Manzini Post Office towards Eswatini National
Provident Fund (ENPF).
They said from there, they want the march to proceed to the four-way stop
towards Manzini Magistrates Court, where it will take a turn towards Manzini Bus
rank and cross Mzimnene River to Mavuso Trade Centre. However, the municipality
said due to concerns about potential traffic disruptions and public safety,
particularly as this event coincides with month-end; a time known for heavy
traffic and pedestrian congestion, they provided an alternative route for the
march. However, after a lengthy argument between the two parties, Manzini
Principal Magistrate Florence Msibi ruled in favour of the municipality. She
said the municipality gave SNAT an alternative route after it had considered
some important factors.